On June 18th, Governor Deval Patrick, will issue a proclamation officially declaring June 18th - June 24th, Africa Week. A ceremony to celebrate this proclamation is scheduled to begin at 4pm on June 18th at the State house.
During the celebration, we will recognize members of the African community whose accomplishments in community organizing, entrepreneurship and public service has advanced the social, economic and political aspects of society.
The nominees we received for the respective categories are as follows:
Community Leader Nominees
Asafo-Adjei, Ken
Kokusima, Lucresia
Lomami, Francis
Maina, Harrison
Martinez, Hannah
Tushiminina, Mireille
Entrepreneur Nominees
Kasongo, Jeanne
Dr. Malima, Asanterabi
Mendy, Marie Claude
Oyedele, James
Public Service Leader Nominees
Ignegongba, Voury
Nubian United Benevolent International Association (NUBIA) INC.
Muvawala, Bukenya Charles
Mongo, Julia
Yawo, Kaska
Woya, Augustus
To vote, please CLICK HERE and follow the instructions indicated. In order to have your vote count, vote only once and provide valid contact information. Nominees are welcome to vote for themselves if they prefer.
Voting closes on Friday, June 13th at 1pm EST.
Thank you! We look forward to your input!
The African Council (T.A.C.)
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The African Council (T.A.C) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2010. T.A.C aims to strengthen the African voice in Massachusetts through civic engagement in order to advocate for and advance the needs of the African community.
If you are interested in learning more or being a part of building T.A.C., please email us at info@theafricancouncil.net or call us at 617-651 1 TAC (822)
The African Council
617-651 1TAC (822)
Boston, Massachusetts 02118
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1 comment:
Thanks a lot to all of those who are making this happen. We really appreciate it.
Asante
More info on what we do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ5sFrrbRB8
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